FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations & Maintenance
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FLEET VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PURCHASE
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve the purchase of replacement vehicles for OC San's fleet as originally approved in the adopted fiscal year 2022/23 budget in the amounts of:
* Three light-duty trucks - $133,500
* One step van - $136,900
* Two medium-duty utility trucks - $225,000
B. Approve the re-purchase of the remaining replacement vehicles for OC San's fleet as originally approved in the adopted fiscal year 2021/22 budget in the remaining amounts of:
* One medium-duty truck - $67,500
* One heavy-duty truck - $260,000
* Ten Hybrid SUVs (AWD) - $357,400
* Four light-duty trucks - $150,000
C. Delegate to the General Manager and Purchasing Manager the authority to purchase the above listed replacement vehicles, through cooperative contracts, at the not to exceed prices listed above, during the fiscal year.
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BACKGROUND
Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) maintains a fleet of vehicles necessary to meet its business needs. The fleet is comprised of 10 heavy-duty equipment trucks, 25 medium-duty trucks, 77 light-duty trucks, 20 sedans, 15 SUVs, 1 bus, and 19 vans, for a total of 167 vehicles.
The Fleet Services Division systematically replaces vehicles as part of an overall fleet right-sizing and modernization strategy. The replacement is based on the current vehicle's ability to meet the assigned group's needs, vehicle age, maintenance cost, condition, and mileage. All vehicles were identified as required for business needs through a baselining effort during the budget preparation process for the fiscal year 2022/23.
Each year several vehicles are identified for replacement and proposed during the budget preparation process. The Board subsequently approves vehicle procurements under the capital equipment section of ...
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